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Successfully Co-Parenting During a Pandemic

November 17, 2020

For those going through a divorce, co-parenting can already be a challenge, but co-parenting and establishing a custody agreement during a pandemic will take even more care and consideration. Both parents want to spend time with their children, keep them safe and healthy, and ensure that their children are happy and secure. Covid-19 has made […]

7 Things You Need to Do Before Filing for Divorce

October 28, 2020

When divorce is on the horizon, take some time to plan and create a path to follow before you file. You are making the decision to dissolve your marriage, so you probably understand that this is a life-changing choice and will not be an easy path to navigate. Although it will be an emotional experience, […]

What Happens if I Missed Visitation Time with My Child During Quarantine?

October 16, 2020

Visitation schedules may have been impacted, especially at the beginning of the pandemic response, and many parents who were due visitation and missed their time with their children want to know if there is anything they can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruption on many aspects of daily life, and for […]

Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Ohio?

September 30, 2020

Years ago, most divorces ended with one parent granted custody who would receive child support, and one parent allowed visitation who would pay the child support. Things have changed, and more family courts understand that both parents should be involved in raising children, even after divorce. Most divorced parents have some degree of joint custody. […]

Which Parent is Granted Custody if They’re Not Married?

July 28, 2020

When you have children, ending a relationship can be difficult. Not only are you separating as a couple, but you will have to negotiate how to divide parenting time and responsibilities. You need to think about parental rights, relationships, and other factors. While this is challenging for any couple, it can be even more complicated […]

Appointing a Legal Guardian for Your Children

July 16, 2020

When parents are writing their will, one of the most important things that will be included is the appointment of a guardian for their children. This is often the hardest part of writing the will. It can be hard for any parent to think of the situation that would require a guardian. Some parents have […]

What Can I Do if My Child Refuses Court Ordered Child Custody Visitation?

January 15, 2020

When it comes to divorce, there are sometimes simply no easy answers. If there are children involved in the matter, things become even trickier. No matter the disposition of the divorce, if there are kids in the mix, there will be a custodial order, and there will possibly be a visitation schedule specified.

What is Child Support and What Does it Cover?

December 9, 2019

If two people have a child, and they no longer live together, whether it’s because they are getting a divorce, a legal separation, or they were never together to begin with, then they will need to formulate a child custody agreement. Child support will also be determined based on who gets custody.

Is it Possible to Have a Healthy Divorce?

November 21, 2019

Divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster for many separating couples. Because this process involves financial, lifestyle, and emotional adjustments, you may find yourself in constant conflict with your partner. The good news is that you can plan for a healthy divorce by considering various elements. If you and your partner follow a cool, calm, and […]

When is Child Custody Mediation Necessary?

November 6, 2019

When two parents decide to get a divorce, the most difficult challenge tends to be agreeing upon terms concerning child custody. Even if the divorce is amicable, reaching a child custody agreement is not always easy. Because of this, you may want to consider getting child custody mediation.